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Wengler & Sons

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A story spanning three generations, from 1871 to 1945. When Gustav Wengler, a farmer’s son, returns from the Franco-German war in 1871, he goes to work for a precision mechanics and optical company, where he soon becomes a master craftsman. Wengler loyally promises the owner on his deathbed that his sons and grandsons will also stand by the company.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1987-05-14

Runtime: 139 mins

Director: Rainer Simon

Writer: Helmut Bez, Rainer Simon

Spoken language: Deutsch

Genres: Drama

Original title: Wengler & Sons

Production Companies: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Production Countries: East Germany, Germany

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